(Click on Title for my inspiration story) “This Close” "Original" WORK IN PROGRESS... God gave me the vision for this, my self-portrait, over a year ago. It is the first I have ever attempted.

I enjoyed rendering this cat portrait. I love the high contrast of the white pastel on black paper. There is something satisfying about creating silhouettes. (Click for full view)

This was such a fun study in 3-point perspective- except, the rows and rows of window drove me nuts. But it was a fun challenge after all. These are high rises that I took photos of in Houston, TX.

18x24, Graphite and charcoal on paper. A study in 3-point perspective. I love the clean lines of modern houses. "Original" work.

"Hope" 18x24. "Original" Charcoal on paper. This still life study was rendered using the subtraction method. Nothing is more intimate than the time we spend in Bible study and prayer.

18x24, "Original" Charcoal and China marker on paper. A study in proportion and plane shifts using the subtraction method. I had so much fun creating the see-through glass and shine.

18x24, Charcoal and graphite on paper. Using the subtractive method this portrait was rendered using charcoal, graphite, and a white China marker. What a cutie! "Original" from a family photo.

WORK IN PROGRESS... concept sketch for my oil painting of Jesus. I love the sketch to much I am hesitant to paint over it. :-D